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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.90, 145.83 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.90, 145.83 and 79.98 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.90 : 145.83 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.90/145.83 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.90x = 145.83 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.90x = 11,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.48/105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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